The head of the agency responsible for developing housing on State-owned lands said he had “no concerns” regarding potential conflicts of interest among decision makers at An Bord Pleanála. As part of the update, the LDA has revealed details of four affordable housing developments for which it has sought planning permission from An Bord Pleanála. Mr Coleman said the four planning applications lodged with An Bord Pleanála in recent weeks would deliver 2,358 homes in schemes which will consist of 100% affordable purchase and cost rental housing. In terms of cost rental, Mr Coleman said the rent sought for an average two-bed property would be roughly €1,300 per month, “a 25% discount on the market”. He said cost rental was a format which the LDA hopes would “encourage community building”.

Source: Irish Examiner April 22, 2022 07:00 UTC